Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Director of Nursing, AHP and Quality to join the Nursing & Quality Team to provide professional leadership to our Nursing and Allied Health Professional workforce.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Executive Director of Nursing and Quality in the delivery of key Trust Strategy's including patient safety, clinical governance, patient experience and safeguarding. You will be responsible for providing effective professional leadership and direction for nursing and AHPs, at all levels within the organisation, with a strong focus on improving all aspects of quality.
If you want to be part of a team driving forward innovative and patient-centred care and believe, you have the expertise, experience and qualities to do so, then please contact Kenny Laing, Executive Director of Nursing & Quality (Kenny.laing@combined.nhs.uk) or Alastair Forrester (Alastair Forrester@combined.nhs.uk)
About us
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of mental health, social care, learning disability and substance misuse services in the West Midlands.
We are a forward-thinking Trust and are extremely proud to have attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), one of only two specialist Mental Health Trusts in England to be awarded this.
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it' and the way we do inclusion is no exception. As a 'Disability Confident Employer', we very much believe that inclusion is something that you feel when you work at the Trust and we are continuously developing our culture of inclusion. Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a registered nurse (mental health or learning disabilities) with a Masters Degree (or equivalent) in a health related subject and evidence of continuing professional development. You will possess extensive managerial experience at a senior level in the NHS and be able to provide evidence of strong leadership and extensive change management experience. With highly developed leadership and influencing skills you will possess the ability to motivate, engage with and build confidence with colleagues at all levels across the Trust and with external partners and stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a registered nurse (mental health or learning disabilities) with a Masters Degree (or equivalent) in a health related subject and evidence of continuing professional development. You will possess extensive managerial experience at a senior level in the NHS and be able to provide evidence of strong leadership and extensive change management experience. With highly developed leadership and influencing skills you will possess the ability to motivate, engage with and build confidence with colleagues at all levels across the Trust and with external partners and stakeholders.
Person Specification
Degree or equvilant
Essential
- Degree or equvilant / Master level degree or equivalent
- Significant experience ( at least 5 years senior management)
Desirable
- Evidence of professional and personal development in the last two years
- Detailed knowledge and skills in the operational management of mental health and community services
Person Specification
Degree or equvilant
Essential
- Degree or equvilant / Master level degree or equivalent
- Significant experience ( at least 5 years senior management)
Desirable
- Evidence of professional and personal development in the last two years
- Detailed knowledge and skills in the operational management of mental health and community services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
